The Chicago area is always bursting with amazing performances and this is especially true during the holiday season – everything from old classics like the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker and the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, to newer shows like Elf and It’s a Wonderful Santaland Miracle Nut-Cracking Christmas Story… Jews Welcome. Attending a show with your family is a great holiday tradition to continue or start. Get your tickets early!
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
847-634-0200
October 21 through December 31, 2015
Ticket price: $47-$52
Drury Lane Theatre
100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
630-530-0111
October 29, 2015 through January 3, 2016
Ticket price: $40-$55
Discounted tickets for White Christmas available on Goldstar.
Suitable for audiences 5+
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street, Chicago
773-769-3832
November 5 through December 31, 2015
Ticket price: $15-$30
Discounted tickets to The Nutcracker available on Goldstar.
Ballet-free show
The Annoyance Christmas Pageant
The Annoyance Theatre
851 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago
773-697-9693
November 6 through December 18, 2015
Ticket price: $18/adult, $14/child under 12
Discounted tickets to The Annoyance Christmas Pageant available on Goldstar.
Piccolo Theatre
600 Main Street, Evanston
847-424-0089
November 6 through December 20, 2015
Ticket price: $15-$27
Discounted tickets to Clara and the Nutcracker available on Goldstar.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora
630-896-6666
November 14, 2015
Ticket price: $49-$59
Goodman Theater
170 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
312-443-3800
November 14 through December 27, 2015
Ticket price: $20-$70
The Brian Setzer Orchestra 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour
Genesee Theatre
203 North Genesee Street, Waukegan
847-782-2366
November 17, 2015
Ticket price: $34.50-$94.50
It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Road, Glenview
847-834-0738
November 19 through December 20, 2015
Ticket price: $35
Discounted tickets for It’s a Wonderful Life on Goldstar.
A Christmas Carol: An Evening of Dickensian Delights
Dream Theatre
5026 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
773-552-8616
November 19 through December 20, 2015
Ticket price: $10-$20
Discounted tickets to A Christmas Carol: An Evening of Dickensian Delights available on Goldstar.
Theater at the Center
1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
219-836-3255
November 19 through December 27, 2015
Ticket price: $40-$44
It’s a Wonderful Santaland Miracle Nut-Cracking Christmas Story… Jews Welcome
Stage 773
1225 West Belmont, Chicago
773-327-5252
November 19 through December 27, 2015
Ticket price: $25
The Blue Theater
1609 West Gregory, Chicago
312-458-0895
November 20 through December 20, 2015
Ticket price: Free (donations accepted)
Steel Beam Theatre
111 West Main Street, St. Charles
630-587-8521
November 20 through December 27, 2015
Ticket price: $23-$28
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
773-404-7336
November 20 through December 27, 2015
Ticket price: $19-$49
Discounted tickets for It’s a Wonderful Life available on Goldstar.
Mercury Theater
3745 North Southport Avenue, Chicago
773-325-1700
November 25 through December 27, 2015
Ticket price: $25-$69
Discounted tickets for Christmas Schooner available on Goldstar.
A Christmas Story – The Musical. Photo credit: Thomas J. King
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora
630-896-6666
November 25, 2015 through January 3, 2016
Ticket price: $41-$56
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
111 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights
847-577-2121
November 28 through December 24, 2015
Ticket price: $30/adult, $15/student
Discounted tickets for A Christmas Carol available on Goldstar.
Recommended for grades 1-12.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Provision Theater
1001 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago
312-455-0066
November 28 through December 20, 2015
Ticket price: $15/adult, $10/child 12 and younger
Discounted tickets to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever available on Goldstar.
The Q Brothers’ Christmas Carol
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago
312-595-5600
November 28 through January 3, 2016
Ticket price: $20-$48
Discounted tickets for The Q Brothers’ Christmas Carol are available on Goldstar.
Most enjoyed by ages 12 and up
Theater Wit
1229 West Belmont, Chicago
773-975-8150
December 3 through December 23, 2015
Ticket price: $15-$30
Discounted tickets to A Kokandy Christmas available on Goldstar.
Chicago Kids Company
4102 North Nashville Avenue, Chicago
773-205-9600
December 3 through 23, 2015
Ticket price: $12
Intended for children ages 2-12
Kenny Rogers Presents: The Toy Shoppe featuring Alan Thicke
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn
630-942-4000
December 4, 2015
Ticket price: $55-$75
Discounted tickets to The Toy Shoppe available on Goldstar.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker
The Auditorium Theater
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago
312-341-2310
December 4 through December 27, 2015
Ticket price: $32-$129
Discounted tickets to the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker available on Goldstar.
* This is the 24th annual performance of the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker and will be the final season.
Oak View Center
4625 W. 110th Street, Oak Lawn
708-857-2200
December 10 through 13, 2015
Ticket price: $22/adult, $17/child (12 & younger)
Genesee Theatre
203 North Genesee Street, Waukegan
847-782-2366
December 11 through 12, 2015
Ticket price: $9-$36
UIC Theatre
1044 West Harrison, Chicago
800-838-3006
December 11-13, 2015
Ticket price: $23-$35
Beverly Arts Center
2407 West 111th Street, Chicago
773-445-3838
December 11-20, 2015
Ticket prices: $20-$23
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
Rosemont Theatre
5400 North River Road, Rosemont
847-671-5100
December 12, 2015
Ticket price: $25-$85
Discounted tickets for Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular available on Goldstar.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Rosemont Theatre
5400 North River Road, Rosemont
847-671-5100
December 12, 2015
Ticket price: $28-$88
Discounted tickets to The Great Russian Nutcracker available on Goldstar.
Broadway Playhouse, Water Tower Place
175 East Chestnut Street, Chicago
800-775-2000
December 14, 2015 through January 3, 2016
Ticket price: $15-$29
Discounted tickets for A Charlie Brown Christmas are available on Goldstar.
Recommended for kids 3 and older.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rosemont Theatre
5400 North River Road, Rosemont
847-671-5100
December 18-19, 2015
Ticket price: $29.50-$75
Discounted tickets for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer available on Goldstar.
Harris Theater at Millennium Park
205 East Randolph Drive, Chicago
312-334-7777
December 19 and 20, 2015
Ticket price: $30-$60
